Contrition ft. Dark Machine Nation Lyrics

Da pacem, Domine, in diebus nostris

Quia non est alius

Qui pugnet pro nobis

Nisi tu Deus noster

A single rose unfurled, withering

Darkness to dawn, day into night

Thorns which both pierce and protect

Like birth and death's divine dialect

Mythic tales of a higher mission

Met with worldly skepticism

Will I embrace the abyss with a final sigh

Or rage against the dying of the light

My rod and spear raised high

A futile hope or road to redemption?

Out of the depths I cry to you

But hold my ground as war drums thunder

We sinners, grave pretenders

Laden with the burden of a thousand nations

Kneeling on stone with hands together

In absolution and contrition

I am the earth and the fire and the sun

I am a battle that's yet to be won

I am corruption and chaos and greed

I am the void and a stone which can bleed

Bow your head

Bow your head

Bow your head

Bow your head

Show me your nightmares, there is your strength

All that you hide is the peace that you seek

Deep down behind all of the lies

There is a monster that begs for the light

Howl at the moon if you think it will free you

Dance in the dark if your heart makes it so

Your blood is hot and your will is rising

Rising to make you fight for the throne

Come out of hiding

Become the beast you know you are

Come out of hiding

Take your throne among the stars

I am the earth and the fire and the sun

I am a battle that's yet to be won

I am corruption and chaos and greed

I am the void and a stone which can bleed